SR SOFTWARE ENGINEER - POSITIONING AND CONTROLS

Caterpillar; Ina (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Travel up to 10%

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings and HSA

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mossville, Illinois, is seeking an engineering professional at the journey level to advance positioning and control systems.

The role emphasizes delivering technical solutions, maintaining design artifacts, and collaborating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include developing algorithms, running simulations, creating automated tests, and contributing to new product designs.

Qualifications

• Experience with Matlab/Simulink & C++.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Experience with sensing technology like IMU's, GNSS receivers, laser receivers, or UTS systems.
• Experience with Kalman Filters.
• Experience with software development of real-time embedded control systems.
• Must have ability to communicate effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well employees in other units, customers, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Development of Positioning and Control algorithms for a system utilizing Simulink models and C++ software.
• Perform simulations to validate model development.
• Creating automated software tests.
• Writing, maintaining and archiving design documents, models, source code and other work products necessary for the project.
• Communicate designs and analysis results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to the design of new products and processes; perform product and process maintenance.

Skills

Process Management

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Technical Excellence

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C++

Job description

Career Area: Engineering

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

This position represents the journey level position in engineering. This person has built significant, deep expertise in one or multiple technical areas. The key role of this engineering position is an individual contributor transitioning into leadership with a focus on technical delivery.

The CTCT division (a joint venture between Trimble and Caterpillar) develops positioning, control, and automation products for earthmoving and paving machines in the construction and mining industries, using technologies such as GNSS, optical total stations, lasers and sonics. The products are used in a range of applications where the operator of the machine benefits from having accurate horizontal and vertical guidance. For more information on currently developed products, see Caterpillar Construction Technology or Trimble Earthworks.

What You Will Do:

• Development of Positioning and Control algorithms for a system utilizing Simulink models and C++ software
• Perform simulations to validate model development
• Creating automated software tests
• Writing, maintaining and archiving design documents, models, source code and other work products necessary for the project
• Communicate designs and analysis results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other stakeholders
• Contribute to the design of new products and processes; perform product and process maintenance

What You Will Have:

• Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Experience with Matlab/Simulink & C++
• Excellent analytical skills
• Experience with sensing technology like IMU's, GNSS receivers, laser receivers, or UTS systems
• Experience with Kalman Filters
• Experience with software development of real-time embedded control systems
• Must have ability to communicate effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well employees in other units, customers, and suppliers.

Additional Information:

• This position requires the candidate to work full-time at the Mossville, IL office, five days per week.
• Relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is available for this position.
• Travel is up to 10%.

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

September 11, 2026 - September 29, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Locations:

MOSSVILLE, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA